Minefield Collection

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

William Heath Robinson shows how a remarkable and most heroic attempt was made by the Italians to convoy fresh fish to their troops through a minefield in the Mediterranean escort by fighter

Lieutenant -Commander Edward Boyle in submarine E14 evading Turkish mines while passing through the Dardanelles
976457 Lieutenant -Commander Edward Boyle in submarine E14 evading Turkish mines while passing through the Dardanelles, 27 April 1915 (litho) by Dixon

A large mine being detonated in French territory during World War One (b / w photo)
STC429799 A large mine being detonated in French territory during World War One (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy
NAM429773 White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy, March 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath
NAM429772 Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath of the First Armys attack on Toukabeur and Chaouach, April 1943 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Entrance to the lane, through a minefield, leading up to Licolle Ridge, c
NAM429770 Entrance to the lane, through a minefield, leading up to Licolle Ridge, c.1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Minefield, near the top of Licolle Ridge, c. 1944 (b / w photo)
NAM429769 Minefield, near the top of Licolle Ridge, c.1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b / w photo)
NAM429767 An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

2Tp tank blown on minefield, c. 1944 (b / w photo)
NAM429771 2Tp tank blown on minefield, c.1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b / w photo)
NAM429768 Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Detonation of a mine (b / w photo)
NAM429766 Detonation of a mine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Western Desert British troops laying a minefield in one of the forward positions during Second World War. 31st May 1941

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

MINEFIELD AT SEA 1939
Sinister floating mines at sea. Date: 1939

Submarine Clearing Mines
A submarine clearing a minefield Date: 1915

German officers indicating the whereabouts of landmines, First World War, 1918, (c1920). The Armistice: German car, containing German officers sent to reveal the whereabouts of their mines

The Hour Has Struck. British First Line of Attack in the Great Push, 1917
The Hour Has Struck. British First Line of Attack in the " Great Push", 1917. The Battle of the Somme began on 1st July 1916, with General Douglas Haigs offensive known as the Great Push

The Belgian Court, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The Belgian Court, 1915. In November 1914, the British declared the entire North Sea a war zone and from then it was mined

Glorious Charge of the Fusiliers at St. Eloi, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Glorious Charge of the Fusiliers at St. Eloi, 1916. The Battle of St. Eloi was fought from 27 March to 16 April 1916 in a landscape pitted by mine explosions

Map To Illustrate the German Submarine Blockade and the British Minefields... 1919
Map To Illustrate the German Submarine Blockade and the British Minefields as a Measure of Protection, 1919. Map of the Atlantic Ocean during the First World War, 1914-1919

Anti-tank mines by G. H. Davis
Anti-tank mines: a deadly defensive weapon in mechanised warfare during the Second World War. Types of British and German land mines -- a desert minefield being laid, and in operation. Date: 1942

Bagram Belly, Afghanistan, 2002. Watercolour on paper by Gordon Rushmer, 2002. Portable latrine used by troops in Bagram Air Base, Parwin Province

Mines at sea
American Civil War, floating infernal machine in the Potomac River Date: 1861

Mines and torpedoes by G. H. Davis
Navy Notes of the Week: the question of mines and torpedoes. Showing naval minesweepers at work, sweeping a wire across an underwater mine field; a modern high-speed long-range torpedo;

Aerial minefields by G. H. Davis
Aerial minefields to baffle raiders: a new form of barrage. Major Muirs idea for a minefield of small bombs supported by free balloons. Date: 1939

Marines perched atop Machine Gun Hill watch down range as explosives detonate
November 11, 2006 - Marines perched atop Machine Gun Hill watch down range as explosives detonate, destroying a mine field to allow safe passage for Marines to reach their objective at range 400

An Israel Defense Force Puma M26 launches a mine clearing line charge
An Israel Defense Force Combat Engineers Puma armored personnel carrier launches a mine clearing line charge

Getting out the paravanes on entering a minefield, WW1
The crew of a ship getting out the paravanes on entering a minefield during the First World War. The paravane is towed underwater in order to detect the presence of mines

SMS Yorck mined near Wilhelmshaven, WW1
The German armoured cruiser, SMS Yorck, mined near Wilhelmshaven during the First World War, and lying on her side with a few survivors standing on top

Lowering a paravane on entering a minefield, WW1
Lowering a paravane on entering a minefield during the First World War. The paravane is towed underwater in order to detect the presence of mines. Date: 1914-1918

Mine-disposal robots. Computer artwork of flying robots, a possible future technology, being used to find and detonate mines in a minefield

High Jump Cartoon
1st Event - International Sports 1914- HIGH JUMP. Mr Fritz (Germany) beats all previous records - a biting cartoon highlighting the horrors & dangers of the front

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"Navigating the Deadly Waters: Tales of Heroism and Peril in Minefields" In the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean, HMS Kale, an E-class River-class destroyer, braved a minefield to protect vital supplies. A remarkable and heroic attempt by the Italians to convoy fresh fish through this perilous zone was witnessed in 1941. Fighter aircraft escorted them, showcasing their determination amidst danger. The Dardanelles witnessed Lieutenant-Commander Edward Boyle's daring escape from Turkish mines aboard submarine E14 on April 27th, 1915. This lithograph captures his evasive maneuvers with precision. World War One brought devastation even within French territory as a large mine detonated explosively. The black and white photo serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power lurking beneath our feet during wartime. Amidst chaos and destruction, sappers from the Royal Engineers' 237 Field Company worked tirelessly to clear minefields after battles had ceased. Their efforts ensured safe passage for those who followed in their footsteps along the River Senio in Italy. Licolle Ridge held its own deadly secret - a lane leading up to it was riddled with hidden mines that posed grave risks for advancing troops. Only marked by white tape did soldiers dare traverse this dangerous path during uncertain times. Indian soldiers played a crucial role in detecting hidden dangers within minefields using metal detectors during World War Two. These brave men meticulously searched for mines along dirt roads or anywhere they could be concealed. The haunting images captured on film reveal tanks blown apart by unsuspecting mines scattered across battlefields. Such devastating losses serve as reminders of how these explosive traps claimed lives indiscriminately throughout history. Detonations were not only reserved for enemy forces but also served as necessary measures taken to neutralize discovered mines safely. The explosion frozen in time reminds us of both imminent danger and relief when such threats are eliminated.